Investigative Concrete Analysis for Parking Garage - Chicago, IL

A contractor investigating the structural components of a parking garage building in Oak Brook contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of Chicago for concrete pillar scanning. The contractor hoped to find valuable information about the reinforcing of the pillars of a multiple story parking garage in order to successfully anchor multiple locations for a cable safety wall. Because they inquired that GPRS came out and scanned, they can be more comfortable and confident in their future anchoring project. The proof is in the post project photos.

GPRS scanning assists contractors by giving them a real time view of the reinforcing ,post-tension, and conduit layout helping them to know where they can anchor and it can help in reducing the likelihood of subsurface obstruction strikes during drilling, cutting, trenching, anchoring and other sub-surface applications. Additionally, scanning can save valuable time by targeting specific anomalies/reinforcing to be uncovered and provide depth and location as well as information about the surrounding concrete. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems uses the latest GSSI Sir-3000 technology in locating critical reinforcing in the slab. The radar emits radiation less than 1% of that found to be emitted by standard cell phones. This means practically no hazardous radiation to operators or persons above or below the work zone. Our system assists in the confirmation process of locating anomalies. Along with the GSSI Sir-3000 technology, GPRS uses the RD-8000 Locator to locate live power and RF signals underground. We can also detect utilities in/under concrete via induction or conduction with an exposed or known surface utility line. This is all done in a safe, time efficient, non-destructive way. GPRS specializes in multi-technology investigations. In order to do so, we employ highly qualified, trained and hardworking individuals, who have been trained, and have the experience, to have knowledge about many different avenues of construction, reinforcement, conduits, slabs, columns, and many other structurally related questions. We guarantee the best service from our managers, with quick response times, quality information and data, great pricing, and enthusiasm. Each job comes with a job report of the findings from the site.